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My job is to play chess, the game that I love. I achieve what I can in chess. That is what I focus on. Basically, I am always focused on playing the game, and this is important to me.
Viswanathan Anand
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Viswanathan Anand
Age: 54
Born: 1969
Born: December 11
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If revenge motivates you, go for it! But the main thing is to set your game in order.
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